CVE-2016-0791

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: April 07, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Jenkins before 1.650 and LTS before 1.642.2 do not use a constant-time algorithm to verify CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a brute-force approach.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1773.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0711
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2016-02-24
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
65th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

redhat jenkins